1877 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1539
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $22,800
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66BN
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1877 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1539 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. The obverse is William Barber's capped Liberty, perhaps made to compete with Morgan's design; a die scratch runs from the rim to Liberty just left of the I of IN. Two are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1708, Adams-Woodin 1538 and Taxay EP1054. Cataloged as PCGS #61880.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1539; Pollock-1708; Adams-Woodin 1538; Taxay EP1054
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